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Napkin: T.3-1942

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Damask napkin with a chequered border, a border with octagons connected by a zigzag stem with buds and one with a flowing stem with stylized flowers and leaves. The central space is powdered with floral sprigs and carnations.

Legal notes

Given by Miss Borrer

Measurements and weight

Length: 42 in
Width: 32.3/4 in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1942-06-09) by Borrer, Miss

Dating

17th Century#
Circa 1601 - Circa 1701

Materials used in production

probably Linen

Techniques used in production

Weaving : Damask

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.3-1942
Primary reference Number: 110475
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 17 July 2020 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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